Toyota Chinook bunkbed option and overhead extension

[gcpemberton]

I am looking for detailed pics of Toyota chinook bunkbed option (side pull out cots) and overhead extension for sleeping two kids above the cab. My 1978 has neither of these options but I would like to fabricate them myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[zero]

I've got a pair of them. I might sell them since I don't envision ever needing them. Considering the weight though, you might be better off making your own.

The Chinook owner's manual gives good photos and full pictorial on how to setup and use. I assume you already have that - so posting would be redundant.

If wanted I can take some measurements and photos of the real thing. The steel parts have some weight to them.

[zero]

If by chance you don't have the manual -here are the pages about the bunks.

[gcpemberton]

Many thanks. I would like to pursue making my own for the reason you noted. Possible to send dimensions and actual pics of rigging hardware? I've seen the photos in the manual but they are not very clear. Thanks

[zero]

Some photos. There are quite a few parts. Each bunk - kind of a fabric hammock has a long square-tube steel bar on each side the runs the length of it. So, two bunks with four bars. Those bars attach to a pair of steel bars that run sideways across the ceiling area. Those two sideways bars attach to the perimeter via four flat steel brackets.

[zero]

And more . .

[gcpemberton]

You have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Excellent photos and description! What part of the country do you live in. I may want to make you an offer on the canvas pieces and small brackets. I can make the long pieces myself. Thanks again.

[zero]

You have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Excellent photos and description! What part of the country do you live in. I may want to make you an offer on the canvas pieces and small brackets. I can make the long pieces myself. Thanks again.

Central NY. 20 miles from Stamford, Oneonta, Cooperstown and Cobleskill. 50 miles from Albany.

[gcpemberton]

How much do you want for the canvas and lugs? I am interested in all but the steel rods.

[zero]

I found something today I did not know I had. In a 1977 Chinook pop-top (Chevy Blazer-Chalet) extra-parts rig. Very similar to the Chinook on the Toyotas. But - it has twin overhead bunks that fold out into place and lock together. Looks like a much better setup that in the Toyota Chinook where all the parts must be removed and put away - or taken out and assembled. The Blazer-Chalet-Chinook setup has the two bunks always up there ready to use. They fold out of the way. Kind of neat. Looks like it is a perfect fit for the Toyota Chinook. Makes me wonder why they did not use it unless they skipped it in the Toyota to save money.